On the day itself, Harry sat in his usual seat, next to Albus and ate his breakfast, glancing at Ginny every now and then

On the day itself, Harry sat in his usual seat, next to Albus and ate his breakfast, glancing at Ginny every now and then. When the post arrived, he glanced up and spotted Hedwig, and saw her glide down to Ginny, who untied the letter and package. Harry now wasn't trying to hide the glances, and watched her open the card, and saw a smile grow as she read the message. She then moved onto the package, by now her friends were all glancing between Harry and Ginny, waiting for her to open the present. He heard the group of girls gasp as Ginny opened the box, and hid his smile behind his goblet. He had spent ages looking through his mother's jewelry collection, and had found the white gold and amethyst bracelet. Each piece of jewelry had a label, written in his mother's hand, saying who's it was, and who bought it. His father bought this bracelet for his parent's first Valentines Day, so Harry thought it was perfect; he had left the tiny label on, so Ginny would know that he didn't go overboard. As in the box beside the bracelet was a pair of white gold and amethyst drop earrings. He heard the girls coo over the label, all understanding how much any connection to Harry's parents was worth to him, drawing his attention back to Ginny, who at that moment looked over at him and sent a heart-stopping smile at him. Hedwig glided over to Harry, and perched on his shoulder,

"You do know girl, that Asa is going to be jealous of you?" he said to his owl, as she sipped out of Harry's goblet. The owl hooted back at him, and rubbed her head against Harry's cheek before gliding off again. "I shall see you later Albus." The older man smiled at him,

"Have a wonderful day Harry, and by that smile that Miss Weasley has on her face, you've already started it brilliantly. What did you give Miss Weasley, if I may ask?"

"I gave her the bracelet my dad gave mum on their first Valentines Day, the amethyst one, you may have seen it?"

"Ah yes, Ginny's smile is reminiscent of Lily's if my memory serves me right." Albus grinned. With that Harry stood and walked to his room. He quickly changed from his 'teaching' robes – brown with a red lining, to some jeans, an emerald green shirt with a black V-neck over it. As he heard a knock on the door he pulled on his cloak,

"Come on in," he called with a smile, knowing it was Ginny. The door opened to reveal Ginny in a pair of jeans with a deep green jumper on, with a midnight blue scarf wrapped around her neck with her black cloak. "Happy Valentines Day love."

"Happy Valentines Day to you too." She smiled, walking towards him, "I love the bracelet and earrings. I swear I'll look after the bracelet." Harry smiled back at her and placed a tender kiss on her lips, silencing her.

"Gin, I know you'll look after it, and there is no-one, and never would be, anyone better to have my mother's jewelry." Ginny sent him a huge smile,

"So, where are we going?"

"I'm flaming us to the Hollow, then we'll apparate to Diagon Alley - I got permission from Albus to go somewhere other than Hogsmead so we could actually spend some time together." Ginny nodded in return and took his hands. The couple spent the morning shopping and wandering around, and then had lunch. Then Harry mentioned that they had reservations for dinner; dress robes required, and insisted on buying new ones for her, as he needed new ones anyway. So the couple went to Madam Malkins and helped Ginny pick out some. When she stepped of the changing room, his jaw dropped.

"Gin…you look stunning!" she was wearing a strapless emerald green corset dress with beading on the corset. The skirt fell gracefully to the floor and trailed behind her slightly. She also wore an over robe, which was a slightly transparent midnight blue.

"Thanks Harry, it is a beautiful dress." She said, blushing a Weasley red,

"Only because you're wearing it love." Said Harry, moving towards her and giving her a kiss, "Go and change, I'll go and have a look for my own."

"I'll join you in a minute Harry." She called as she turned to the changing room.

She soon joined Harry and picked out some dress robes for him; emerald green with a gold trim. The suit underneath was black with green details. Harry paid for the lot, then the two carried on with their wanderings, avoiding the twin's shop, as they would tease them to hell and back. They eventually apparated back to the Hollow so they could get ready to go out. Once Harry was ready, he waited in the living room, chatting to his parents, or rather listening to their first Valentines Day story. When he could hear Ginny walking down the stairs, he rose from his chair and entered the hall.

Ginny looked like a vision to him; her red hair culled and pinned up, curls framing her face. She wore the locket, bracelet and earrings, which went perfectly with the dress.

"Ginny, you look…beautiful." Harry said, when he gained control of his voice, as she left the stairs,

"Thank you, you look handsome yourself Harry." She smiled back. Harry offered his arm to her, which she linked with her own.

"I'll apparate us to the restaurant; that way we'll arrive at the same place, and not on each other's feet!" Harry grinned. Seconds later, the young couple appeared in front of a large restaurant near Diagon Alley. It was off a side street on the alley, so was not really noticed during the day. It was called 'The Midnight Rose', Ginny gasped as she realised where they were.

"How on earth did you get reservations for this place?" she gasped, glancing between the restaurant and Harry,

"Well I asked about a month ago, they asked for a name, I said Potter, and they immediately gave me a table. I don't often use my name, but it was quite useful then!" he grinned at her, "I take it you like?"

"I love! Come on, I'm cold!" she said, pulling him towards the door.

A couple of hours later, the couple apparated back to the Hollow after a very enjoyable evening, changed out of their dress robes, and Harry flamed them both to Hogwarts gates. Harry walked Ginny back to Gryffindor tower as it was beyond curfew, and as a teacher, could get away with it, before heading to his own room, noticing Ron and Hermione were not back yet, which was unlike Hermione.

The next morning, Harry was in their small kitchen, drinking some coffee, when Ron came out of his room, and Hermione out of hers, both with huge grins plastered on their faces,

"Morning, you two look…very happy." Harry said, raising an eyebrow, and glancing between the two, an idea forming in his head before getting a response from either of them.

"We're engaged!" Hermione exclaimed, beaming. Harry's grin quickly grew,

"Congratulations!" he stood to hug the two,

"Thanks mate" said Ron, with a smile,

"Do your parents know yet?" Harry asked, receiving nods, instantly understanding why they were late the previous night, "I'll bet Molly kept you?" Ron nodded, blushing, Harry grinned, "Don't worry about it Ron, I'll tell you now, that you would not have had it as bad as I'll get it! I'd be marrying her youngest, and only daughter!" Harry saw Hermione's eyes widening and interrupted, "No Hermione, I haven't asked her yet, I plan to, but not yet – I figure Molly might think her too young, she's not out of school yet. Please don't mention a thing to her!"

"I won't Harry" Hermione smiled

"Me neither mate." Grinned Ron, "Come on, lets go get some breakfast" Harry and Hermione rolled their eyes, but followed him down to the Great Hall. When Ginny saw the three walking in, two holding the biggest smiles, and shooting looks at each other, she sent a questioning glance at Harry, who mouthed 'engaged'. Ginny shrieked with delight, and quickly got up and hugged the couple as they passed.

When the three finally reached the Head Table, Albus muttered,

"What was that about Harry?" Harry grinned and started humming the wedding march, and discreetly gestured to Hermione's hand,

"Molly and Arthur know, so feel free!" Harry whispered with a grin, the older man instantly caught on, his eyes twinkling madly now. Harry instantly thought that Albus would have made a fantastic marauder in his time, struggling to hold in his laughter. Albus turned to Hermione,

"Congratulations my dear" he grinned, Hermione smiled back at the elderly Headmaster, before noticing he was standing up, and facing the students, who instantly quieted down, when her eyes widened, realizing what he was about to do.

"I have just gained some wonderful news which I believe may interest you all. I am pleased to announce that Professor Granger and Professor Weasley are engaged." Albus smiled as the students cheered, some wolf whistling at the blushing couple. Harry could spot Ginny in hysterics at the Gryffindor table, and was struggling to hold his own in, but when he caught a glimpse of the evils the Headmaster was getting from Hermione, he decided he valued his life far more! He quickly ate his breakfast, and muttered something about marking at the couple, and walked past the Gryffindor table, where Ginny was leaving. Once the two were out of the Hall,

"Harry, well done!" she grinned, "That was defiantly worthy of a marauder!"

"Why thank you!" he grinned, giving a mock bow to her, "I've got some marking to do I'm afraid, so I'll see you later." Glancing around them before giving her a quick kiss and walking to his office.

The remainder of the term was rather boring. Ginny's birthday in May was a highlight, which broke the dull monotony. As it was a weekday, Harry sent Asa with her present to Ginny's dorm that morning; he had got her a bottle of her favourite perfume and a diamond cloak pin. As he ate at the Head Table that morning he saw Ginny walk in, smiling. She glanced at him and sent a heart-stopping smile his way, and carried on to her seat. When the post arrives, Hedwig glided down to her with a bunch of flowers and a card as well; well he had to keep up appearances after Valentines Day!

The rest of the school year passed away uneventfully. Ginny spent progressively more time in the trio's flat, occasionally Luna joining her, as the Gryffindor common room was generally just too noisy to revise, but gained an advantage of having Hermione to help with most of her subjects, and Harry to help with DADA, not that she needed help with the practical side, they had more than enough experience with that the previous year, just the theory. Plus Harry was rather good at transfiguration, and charms, sometimes, he was far better at explaining things in a way you could understand straight away than Hermione, Harry just had a knack for teaching! In the last week of teaching, Harry spoke to his classes,

"As you all know, I'm only a Professor here for a year, and so, this is your last class with me. I've already got my replacement sorted, a Professor Remus Lupin. If you never had him, ask the sixth years - they had him in their first year, and you'll hear good reports about the man. He is a great man, and a good friend of mine. You won't have any problems with him. I know he was a werewolf, but he has been cured. I will probably come back as a professor later in life, but that I'm afraid won't be until all of you have graduated, and possibly more! I do have other aims in life!" Harry grinned as the class looked dismayed at his leaving the school.

"Like what Professor?" asked a Gryffindor,

"I don't know, travel, and have a family. I have a few things I'd like to do. I find it ridiculous that there is not a wizarding version of a primary school for example." Harry shrugged, "I assure you, I will find something worthwhile to fill my life, and I think I deserve some time to relax!" he grinned. Overall, the students were sad to see him leave, but were glad that they were getting a decent replacement.

On the last day, all the Professors were at the Graduation Ceremony, all remembering their own graduation. After the ceremony, Harry left Ron and Hermione with Molly and Arthur, who were all talking about the wedding to find Ginny. He soon spotted her. He smiled and crept up behind her and covered her eyes from behind with his hands. Ginny spun around, smiling.

"Congratulations Gin!" he said smiling

"Thanks Harry!" she replied, kissing him on the cheek, "Are you still a professor?"

"I don't think you're a student anymore, if that helps." Harry grinned, causing Ginny to smile, and kiss him. The two chatted with Luna for a bit, before going back to Molly and Arthur.

After the feast, the trio all packed up their belongings, and chatted about what they had lined up for next. Hermione had accepted an offer with the Department of Mysteries, and Ron had accepted an offer with the Chudley Cannons, both started in late August, when Harry and Ginny's training started.

Once all the students had left Hogwarts, Hermione, Ron and Harry said their goodbyes to the staff, saying they would see them all at the wedding, and apparated to the Hollow, and unpacked. The three then went to the Burrow for lunch, and see Molly, before Harry apparated to Kings Cross.

Harry apparated onto platform 9 ¾, and waited for the Hogwarts Express to arrive. Once it pulled in to the station, he watched out for Ginny. He soon caught a glimpse of red hair, and a smile grew on his face. A couple of students greeted him, but he only gave half-hearted responses, and carried on his way towards her. Ginny had looked up from saying goodbye to Luna, and caught sight of the familiar messy black hair, a grin growing when she noticed he was getting closer. She quickly made her way towards him, when they finally reached each other; she threw her arms around his neck and kissed him. Harry spun her around, then put her feet back on the ground, not letting go of her.

"Hey Gin," he murmured, leaning his forehead against hers,

"Hey Harry, you okay?"

"Perfect now we don't have to hide our relationship." Harry replied with a smile, giving her another kiss, causing some wolf whistles from students around them.

"To be honest, they all knew anyway, but the governors may have had a problem with the relationship, so we had to keep it quiet."

"I'll get your trunk, then we'll head to the Hollow? We're expected at the Burrow for dinner." Said Harry, reluctantly pulling away.

The two found the Hollow empty, Hermione and Ron were probably still at the Burrow, going over wedding details…or rather Hermione and Molly would be, and possibly Mrs. Granger, while Ron, Arthur and Mr. Granger would be trying to stay away! Ginny quickly unpacked in the room she used at Christmas, then the couple relaxed for a bit before going over to the Burrow.

A couple of hours later, the four apparated into the Hollow, laughing, and walked into the living room to sit down.

"That was fun, we'll have to do that regularly." Said Ron, smiling,

"Yeah, mum will be pleased if we pop over every now and then, it'll keep her happy we're eating properly." Added Ginny,

"Plus, we get to eat Molly's fantastic cooking!" said Harry, "I mean no offense guys, but we can't cook like that!" he grinned.

"I don't think many can Harry, we'll just have to practice." Said Hermione, "But, at least you have some skills Harry, unlike Ron, your food actually tastes good!" she teased,

"Oi!" exclaimed Ron, Hermione kissed his cheek,

"Ron, admit it, your cooking isn't great, but it will get better." She smiled

"Hey mum, dad," Harry said turning to the portrait, "You guys ok?"

"Yes thanks son, having fun I gather," James grinned,

"Not causing trouble I hope Harry!" said Lily, with a smile.

"Defiantly not Mrs. Potter," said Hermione,

"Harry wouldn't, unless it was Snape or a death eater." Added Ginny, smiling

"Harry…"

"Mum, I put up with six years of him picking on me class, I think he deserves it!" Harry said,

"Lils, give him some slack! Now, call us Lily and James, no Mr. and Mrs. Potter okay!" James said with a smile. The four smiled up at the portrait, and continued chatting for a bit before returning to their beds.

The next two weeks were filled with final plans for the wedding. Harry had to write a Best Man speech, and was slightly nervous, but all the same was looking forward to it. Neville got back from his year of traveling; he'd really enjoyed it, but had missed home and friends a lot…especially Luna! When Hermione and Ginny had a dress fitting session – Ginny was maid of Honor, Ron, Harry and Neville – he was a groomsmen - had their dress robes fitted. Hermione and Ginny were having muggle dresses, so the three men went to Madam Malkins. They met Arthur, Fred and George there - Charlie and Bill already had some - and had their dress robes fitted. Ron's robes were a deep red in colour with a golden silk trim, while Harry, Arthur, Neville and the twins got black with red trim.